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Announcing the 16th ESEIA Lecture Series | Smart Production for Sustainable Materials
In the coming decades, our built environment will increasingly be shaped by biofabricated materials, a new generation of plant-based, low-carbon innovations that are already transforming the European materials landscape. What once sounded like…

Announcing the ESEIA Autumn Newsletter 2025
The 57th Autumn Edition of the ESEIA Newsletter highlights a season of growth, collaboration, and innovation across the Alliance, from the launch of the ESEIA Sustainable Energy Insight Podcast featuring Teresa Ponce de Leão to the success…

Key Takeaways from the 15th ESEIA Lecture: Building a Fair and Sustainable Future for Housing in Europe
On 9 October 2025, the 15th edition of the ESEIA Lecture Series, titled “Making Housing More Affordable: How can New European Bauhaus help?”, brought together students, academia, experts, policymakers, and industry representatives to address…

Introducing the ESEIA Sustainable Energy Insight Podcast
We are excited to announce the launch of the ESEIA Sustainable Energy Insight Podcast. The opening episode features Teresa Ponce de Leão, ESEIA Vice-President and President of LNEG, PT. Each episode of the ESEIA Sustainable Energy Insight…

TU Graz hosted the 17th Summer School on PEFC and H2
Co-organized by ESEIA Member TU Graz and Yokohama National University, the 17th edition of the Summer School on Advanced Studies of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells and Hydrogen took place in Graz, bringing together 57 participants and 18 distinguished…

EMERGE Project | Latest Updates
The EMERGE project continues to advance its mission of fostering clean energy cooperation between Africa and Europe through a series of high-level exchanges and study visits. Over the past months, partners have convened across the two continents…

INITIATE Project | Latest updates
The INITIATE project continues to advance strongly with its activities and implementation. Project partners gathered for the 2nd General Assembly from 3–5 June 2025 in Skopje, North Macedonia, hosted by the Faculty of Electrical Engineering…

Equipping Europe’s Workforce for the Bio-Based Future | ESEIA’s Role in Building Green Skills
Europe’s bioeconomy is expanding rapidly, creating new opportunities for innovation and sustainability. Yet industries face a serious skills gap: demand for green and bio-based expertise is growing almost twice as fast as supply. According…

Building a Circular Future: Outcomes of the ESEIA International Summer School 2025
The European Sustainable Energy Innovation Alliance (ESEIA), together with members TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences and the Bergischer Abfallwirtschaftsverband (BAV), successfully held the ESEIA International Summer School 2025 from…
European Research & Innovation (R&I) Days 2025
Europe’s flagship research and innovation gathering brought together leaders, experts, and stakeholders to shape the future of EU R&I - ESEIA Director Brigitte Hasewend attended the event.
On 16–17 September 2025, the European Commission…

Renewables Reach Record Share of EU Electricity Production
According to preliminary Eurostat data, renewable energy was the leading source of electricity in the EU in 2024, making up 47.3% of total electricity generation. This marks a historic moment: nearly half of Europe’s electricity now comes…

Karelia UAS Launches “Communicative Energy” Project to Drive Carbon Neutrality in Digital Services
Karelia University of Applied Sciences has kicked off the Communicative Energy initiative, where students collaborate with regional digital entrepreneurs to carry out life cycle assessments (LCAs) of web-based companies and digital services.…

Discover the ESEIA Expert Database
Looking for the right expertise in sustainable energy? The ESEIA Expert Database connects you with 350+ specialists from our member organizations, making it easier than ever to find complementary skills within the ESEIA Community. Members can…

TU Graz Hosts 17th International Summer School on PEFCs and Hydrogen
8 September 2025, Graz, Austria. The 17th International Summer School on Advanced Studies of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells (PEFCs) and Hydrogen (H₂) opened today at ESEIA Member, Graz University of Technology (TU Graz). Running from 8–13…

The Global Energy Transition Is Unstoppable: A Call for Europe to Lead
On 23 July 2025, UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a powerful message: “The global energy transition is unstoppable.” His address, backed by the new 2025 United in Science: Energy Transition report, presents a compelling…

EU Unveils New Multiannual Financial Framework: Horizon Europe 2028–2034 Set to Double in Size
On 16 July 2025, the European Commission released its proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034, outlining a bold new vision for the future of EU research and innovation. At the heart of this proposal is an ambitious…

ESEIA Publishes the 56th Summer Edition of Its Newsletter
The European Sustainable Energy Innovation Alliance - ESEIA has released the 56th Summer Edition of its newsletter, featuring the latest updates from across its network, ongoing projects, and key developments in the field of sustainable energy,…

ESEIA Lecture Series | From Local Action to Global Dialogue
The latest editions of the ESEIA Lecture Series provided a unique platform for experts and stakeholders across Europe to exchange ideas on key challenges shaping Europe’s sustainable energy future. The 14th ESEIA Lecture | Science Diplomacy.…

EMERGE at Mid-Term | Recent Highlights
The EMERGE project has reached the midpoint of its Horizon Europe journey, showing strong progress in advancing green energy innovation across Africa and Europe. Over the past trimester, key activities have driven technical development, capacity…

Innovation in Progress: Highlights from INITIATE’s Recent Events
Over the past trimester, the INITIATE Horizon Europe project has made significant strides in advancing its mission to drive green and digital transformation in higher education. Key activities included the 2nd General Assembly and R&I Policy…

New EU Tool Tracks Real-Time Energy Storage Across Europe
A new interactive platform—the European Energy Storage Inventory—has been launched to provide near real-time insights into energy storage deployment across the EU, marking a major step toward a smarter and more sustainable energy system.
Developed…
